Gerard J. Lynch of Newtown, PA died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, February 21st, at his residence. He was 81.

Gerard was the beloved husband of 39 years to Dorothy M. Craven Lynch.

Born in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Joseph and Frances Doyle Lynch and the father of the late James H. Sweeney III.

Mr. Lynch was a proud veteran of the Army who answered the call to serve his country during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a welder for U.S. Steel for over 40 years and was a long time member of American Legion Morell Smith Post 440 in Newtown. Gerard enjoyed spending quality time creating memories with friends and family on various trips and time spent at the shore. Gerard will be greatly missed by everyone who has come to know and love him.

In addition to his wife Dorothy, Gerard is survived by his 7 loving children and their spouses; Gerard Lynch and Janet of Bensalem, Judith Spera of Jamison, Cindy Schumacker and Raymond of Bensalem, Eugene Sweeney and Amy of Mt. Laurel, NJ, Catherine Tomcho and Matthew of Ivyland, Gregory Sweeney of Newtown, and Debra Kenny and Scott of Bensalem. His 2 sisters Francine Russell and Maryann Engelhardt, his brother Martin Lynch, 15 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren also survive him.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings on Wednesday evening, February 26th, from 6:00-8:00pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and on Thursday, February 27th in the Church of St. Andrew 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown, PA 18940 from 10:30am until his Funeral Mass at 11:30am.

Interment will follow in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250 or to Holy Spirit Adoration Sisters, Convent of Divine Love, 2212 Green St. Philadelphia, PA 19130

Gary M. Hellings, of Newtown and formerly of Philadelphia, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2014 at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital. He was 62.

Born in Trenton, NJ, he was the son of the late Augustus and Mildred Little Hellings.

He was the loving husband of Deborah Fox Hellings for 42 years.

Gary proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corps as a sergeant during the Vietnam War. After returning home, he worked as a computer technician for the Unisys Corporation in Blue Bell. For the last 23 years, Gary was employed by the United States Postal Service as a repair technician.

He loved genealogy, spending time with his grandchildren, and excelled at math puzzles, especially Sudoku.

Gary was a soft-spoken, loving family man, who was devoted to his entire family. He will be dearly missed.

In addition to his wife, Gary is survived by his children: Christian J. Hellings and his wife Susan of Hatboro, and Jessica B. Millward and her husband Greg of Langhorne; his sisters: Sharyn Merkel and her husband Donald of Sarasota, FL and Janice Myers and her husband Butch of Spring Run, PA; and his grandchildren: Owen, Luke, and Samuel.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday, February 28, 2014 from 10:30 am until his Funeral Mass at 12:00 pm in the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA 18940.

Interment will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Abramson Cancer Center may be made payable to The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, and sent to Penn Medicine Development, 3535 Market St., Suite 750, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

Edwina L. Vittoriano of Newtown, PA died peacefully on Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at her grandson’s home in Bensalem surrounded by her family. She was 85.

She was the beloved wife of Aladino R. Vittoriano for 65 years.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Anton and Antoinette Wydrych.

Mrs. Vittoriano was raised in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia and attended St. Adalbert School. She graduated from Mastbaum High School, Class of ll946. For 22 years she was a communications police operator for the Pennsylvania State Police, Troup M, in Trevose, PA.

Edwina loved animals and was a conservationist. She was a contributor to the Animal Resource Center. (ARC Foundation) She also worked closely with the Game Warden in animal rescue and salvage ensuring that the animals that couldn't be saved, wouldn't go to waste.

In Edwina's passing, she joins her son, Ronald and is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Aladino, her daughter, Diane, three grandsons, Evan, Matthew, Brandon, and three great-grandsons, Owen, Lucas, and Noah.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday, February 21, 2014, from 9:00 AM until her Funeral Mass 10:00 AM at Olde Church of Saint Andrew, 135 S. Sycamore Street, Newtown, PA 18940.

Interment will take place in Saint Andrew Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106, American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Francis R. Staudenmeier, of Furlong, PA died on Wednesday, February 19 at Doylestown Hospital. He was 74.

He was the beloved husband of 49 years to Maureen A. Filan Staudenmeier.

Born in Pottsville, PA Frank was the son of the late Joseph C. and Mary Ellen Campbell Staudenmeier.

Frank graduated from the University of Scranton in 1962 with his Bachelor’s in Accounting. Most of his career was spent working with the County Government in Bucks County. For over 20 Years, he was the County’s Budget Director before transitioning into the Bucks County Prison System as the Finance Director.

Frank was the treasurer for 35 years for the State Street Players and was also successful coach for both softball and basketball within the Doylestown Athletic Association. He shared an appreciation for golfing, cooking and for hosting friends and family at numerous gatherings throughout the years, but above all Frank cherished all of the time spent creating meaningful memories with his beloved family.

In addition to his beloved wife, Frank is survived by his 6 loving and devoted children and their spouses; Joseph F. Staudenmeier and Stacey of Doylestown, Nancy M. Hardimon and Jeffrey of Jenkintown, Richard W. Staudenmeier and Leigh Ann Quakertown, Jennifer A. Slaymaker and Darryl of Doylestown, Jeanne E. Caputo and Matthew of Quakertown, Mary Ellen Naylor and Stanton of Furlong, and also his 16 loving grandchildren.

Frank’s family will receive friends on Wednesday Evening, February 26th from 6:00-8:00PM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901and on Thursday, February 27th in in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 235 East State St., Doylestown, PA 18901from 10:00am until his Memorial Mass at 11:00AM.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory may be made to For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation, 620 West Germantown Pk., Suite 250, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.

Gilda “Jean” Kiryluk of Newtown passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at Pickering Manor Home, Newtown.

She was the beloved wife of the late William Kiryluk and sister of the late Al Rongione, Jack Rongione, and Amelia Neri.

Born in Belgium on December 30, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Michele and Albina Tedeschi Rongione and emigrated from Cerasuolo, Italy to America. After graduating from Simon Gratz High School in Philadelphia in 1939, she worked for Sears where she met William Kiryluk whom she married on April 27, 1946 and had two sons, Bill and Alan. She also worked for Lehigh Valley Railroad as a bookkeeper. When her beloved husband died in 1968, Jean worked at the IRS. She also worked at her son’s flower shop, “Fireside Flowers”, well into her 80’s as a bookkeeper for almost 30 years.

She loved flowers, gardening, cooking, baking and the Phillies. But, more than anything else, she lived for and loved her family.

She is survived by her two sons, William Kiryluk and his wife, Sharon, of Newtown and Alan Kiryluk and his wife, Debbie, of Ivyland; her 7 grandchildren, Amie of Newtown, Kara Johnson (Dan) of Whidbey Island, WA, Laura Albrecht (Carl) of Newtown, Katie Goodrich (Peter) of Florida, B. J. of Delaware, Leslie Miller (Aaron) of Chalfont, Jill of Ivyland and four great-grandchildren, Halle, Anna, Benjamin, and Andrew. She is also survived by her brother Chuck Rongione and sister-in-law, Diane, of Feasterville along with many loving nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Saturday, February 22, 2014, from 9:00 AM at the Olde Church of Saint Andrew, 135 S. Sycamore Street, Newtown, PA l8940. Words of Remembrance will start at 10:15 AM followed by her Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM.

Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, PA.

The family wants to extend their gratitude to the Pickering Manor staff and Gentiva Hospice for their loving support in her final days.

Contributions in her memory may be made to Pickering Manor Home, 226 N. Lincoln Avenue, Newtown, PA 18940.

William Walter Mueller went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 17, 2014 at the Lutheran Community at Telford. He was 91.

Born in Albany, NY he was a son of the late Gottlob and Agnes Schlegel Mueller, and brother to the late Mary Frommer and Rose Mueller.

He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Ruth Ann (Dickert) Mueller.

Bill honorably served our country in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and participated in the invasions of Sicily, Salerno and Normandy.

He worked for the American Meter Company as a manager and retired after 40 years of service.

Bill served as a deacon and elder of the former Johnsville Reformed Church.

In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by his daughter: June A. Seith and her husband Charles of Dublin; his son: Thomas G. Mueller and his wife Mary of Centre Hall; grandchildren: Daniel Mueller, Andrew Mueller, Amy Earnest and her husband Timothy, David Seith and his wife Kristen, and John Seith and his wife Jessica; and 11 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday, February 20, 2014 from 10:00 am until his Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 am in Cornerstone Baptist Church, 615 Newtown Rd., Warminster, PA 18974.

Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethanna, 1030 Second Street Pike, Southampton, PA 18966.

Patricia A. Young of Oceanview passed away Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014. She was 80.

Born in Philadelphia to John and Catherine Bradley, she graduated from Little Flower High School in 1951 and worked for Rudd Melikan in Hatboro and IGA Credit Union in Philadelphia, before moving permanently to the area in 1999.

She was a member of the Ocean City Community Pool and enjoyed needlepoint and collecting Santa Claus and angel figurines.

She is survived by her husband, John G. Young; children, Maureen (Robin) Van Bruggen, Sean (Colleen), Patrick (Terri), Chris (Jacque), Monica (Ed) Stolic, and Kieran (Kathleen) Young; siblings, John, Joan, Mary Mojica, William, and Joseph Bradley; and grandchildren, Andrew and Katie Van Bruggen, and Courtney, Brigid, Connor, Haley, Ryan, Declan, and Brendan Young.

A viewing will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at Our Lady of The Angels Church, 35 East Mechanic St., Cape May Court House, NJ 08210. Viewing at the church will begin at 10 a.m.

Entombment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Cold Spring, N.J.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Angels of the Abbey, 9815 J Sam Furr Rd., Ste. 161, Huntersville, NC 28078 or to Little Flower Catholic High School, 1000 W. Lycoming St., Philadelphia, PA 19140-2199.

Dolores E. Soto, of Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2014, at Germantown Home. She was 77.

She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Soto.

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Edith Marsh Schrandt.

She is survived by her children, Linda Deitzel and her fiance, Ray Pogorzelski; Cheryl McClellan; Maryann Soto and her companion, Leonardo Vicent; Joseph Soto; and Victoria Soto; her sister, Catherine Kiefer; and her 4 brothers, Joseph, Francis, Edward and Robert. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Dana, Desiree, Gilbert, John, Christine, Anthony, and Adan.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Graveside Service, Friday, February 21st at 11:00 am at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, 225 Belmont Ave., Bala Cynwd, PA 19004.

Donations may be made to Joseph A. Fleuhr III Funeral Home Inc., 800 Newtown-Richboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954.

Spencer Allen Parker of Philadelphia and formerly of Newtown died suddenly on Friday, February 14th. He was 23.

Born in Toledo, OH, Spencer was the son of Anthony A. and Dawn M. Parker, and the grandson of Marilyn A. Kreger and the late Charles, and Hurland and Grace Parker.

Spencer was a 2012 graduate of Queens College (CUNY) with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History, and a 2008 graduate of Holy Ghost Preparatory School in Bensalem, PA. Spencer was employed at Barnes & Noble College in Philadelphia, and worked independently as a freelance writer. He was also an avid reader with a passion for literature and film. He will be greatly missed by all who have come to know and love him.

In addition to his parents, Spencer is survived by his sisters, Angela M. Kaiser (Kevin) of Dallas, TX and Abigail M. Parker of Newtown, PA; and by his brother Nicholas A. Parker of Brooklyn, NY. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

His funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, February 19th at 11:00AM in the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown, PA 18940. Interment will be private.